Digital divide stories - Page 2

AI is transforming recruitment, boosting efficiency in CV screening but raising concerns about bias and the irreplaceable role of human judgement.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group won the Best Cooperation Award at the Satcoms Innovation Group 2025 Awards for expanding internet in Asia-Pacific.

Research by Broadband Genie reveals that unreliable broadband is hindering remote workers' productivity in UK cities, with London and Belfast facing the worst connectivity issues.

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group and PAKSAT have teamed up to enhance high-speed internet access across Pakistan, aiming to tackle the country's digital divide.

Noel Leeming St Lukes now accepts laptop donations for Recycle A Device, promoting digital equity and sustainability while diverting e-waste.

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

A new initiative by Neighbourly and Microsoft aims to train up to 100,000 learners in AI skills, addressing the charity sector's digital challenges by June.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled new networking solutions targeting telcos in the Asia Pacific, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and bridge the digital divide.

As AI shapes our future, a concerning gender gap reveals that only 29% of AI-skilled workers are women, amplifying biases in technology.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and ZTE have unveiled a vast microwave network across Indonesia, enhancing digital access for 80% of major and remote areas.

Research reveals that three in five Australians hoard unused phones, totaling 23 million devices, prompting calls for donations to The Reconnect Project.

The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.

The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.

A new report reveals Australian councils are struggling to meet digital service demands amid growing community expectations for streamlined access.

A staggering 88% of older UK residents believe banks should retain physical branches, highlighting concerns over the digital divide and access to services.

Research from the University of Manchester reveals a stark digital divide in broadband access across the UK, with rural areas lagging significantly behind urban centres.

A new report calls for a Digital Equity Learning Guarantee in Australia to tackle the growing digital divide in education among students.

Gigaclear has appointed Hugo Eales as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from the ISP and technology sectors to the role.

A partnership between Christchurch Boys' High School's RAD Club and Te Huarahi Linwood Avenue's Code Club has refurbished laptops to enhance digital skills for Aotearoa's youth.

Orange Business has partnered with Perth's Sat.One to improve connectivity for industries in remote Australia and New Zealand using advanced satellite technology.